Re: Alternative to Creed Aventus?

There is nothing directly similar to Aventus. I along with a few others have noticed a smokey/leathery note in Michael Kors for Men that is reminiscent of Aventus. That being said, it's not an alterative to Aventus. Jaguar Vision has been thought to be an alternative, but it's not even close. It has a pineapple note and that's where the similarities end. Truth is, Aventus is pretty unique and nobody has copied it yet. If Aventus is too pricey, just get in on a split here. It's always being split and you can get a 50ml portion for around $60-$80. I have two 50ml decants of Aventus (X02 and Z01) and it's enough to last me a long time. If you really wanna go cheap, I know of an eBay seller that makes a clone of Aventus and it smells VERY VERY much like Aventus. It lasts a long time too. It's like $25 for a 4 oz bottle. Other than that, you won't find a good alternative.

Re: Alternative to Creed Aventus?

That is the general consensus. Among the reasons Aventus is so popular include 1. an unique scent (nothing really comes close) 2. its a fresh fragrance (which more than other genres tend to "smell" similar) and 3. its all-inclusive (versatile, trained and untrained noses alike can enjoy it).

Re: Alternative to Creed Aventus?

Originally Posted by HDS1963

Rub yourself with some pineapple.

There, you have just saved yourself a lot of money.

Have you ever actually worn Aventus? I wear it often and I only get a little bit of pineapple in the opening, then the rest is mostly woody notes with some florals and a hint of apple (along with other stuff). Maybe that's how it reacts to your skin, but I wouldn't go advising people to rub some pineapple on their skin and miss out on trying it for themselves.

Re: Alternative to Creed Aventus?

Originally Posted by OctaVariuM

Have you ever actually worn Aventus? I wear it often and I only get a little bit of pineapple in the opening, then the rest is mostly woody notes with some florals and a hint of apple (along with other stuff). Maybe that's how it reacts to your skin, but I wouldn't go advising people to rub some pineapple on their skin and miss out on trying it for themselves.

I think I can honestly say that yes, I have tried Aventus. It's one of the most over-priced, over-rated and over-hyped fragrances I have ever known.

In a world where people smell bad, it is the personal responsibility of every Basenoter to improve the world one SotD at a time...

Re: Alternative to Creed Aventus?

Originally Posted by OctaVariuM

Have you ever actually worn Aventus? I wear it often and I only get a little bit of pineapple in the opening, then the rest is mostly woody notes with some florals and a hint of apple (along with other stuff). Maybe that's how it reacts to your skin, but I wouldn't go advising people to rub some pineapple on their skin and miss out on trying it for themselves.

Re: Alternative to Creed Aventus?

Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

Would have to agree. I don't get the pineapple reference.

It must be a batch thing. Since Creed can't make up their mind what its supposed to smell like, I guess everyone else has to play a game and work out what is actually Aventus. "Willl the real Creed Aventus please step forward?"

In a world where people smell bad, it is the personal responsibility of every Basenoter to improve the world one SotD at a time...

Re: Alternative to Creed Aventus?

I think I can honestly say that yes, I have tried Aventus. It's one of the most over-priced, over-rated and over-hyped fragrances I have ever known.

Tell us something we haven't heard.

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Originally Posted by HDS1963

It must be a batch thing. Since Creed can't make up their mind what its supposed to smell like, I guess everyone else has to play a game and work out what is actually Aventus. "Willl the real Creed Aventus please step forward?"

Re: Alternative to Creed Aventus?

Why settle for a fragrance that gives you an Aventus 'vibe.' Purchase Aventus via decants. That way you get it for much less than purchasing a bottle. Nothing comes close to being Aventus. Don't settle for less.

Re: Alternative to Creed Aventus?

today i tested zara gold and was shocked that i spend 120 EUR for 75 fot aventus and can get a good alternative at zara for about 19.90 EUR !!!!!!!! test it!!! my aventus is brand new , should i sell it??????

wow i dont expect something like this. i washed my hands a lot a take a shower and the zara smells already on my skin very good.

Re: Alternative to Creed Aventus?

Disagree with the Zara gold comparisons, there are some similarities, but Zara gold smells synthetic and cheap to my nose compared to Aventus.

If you are fine sortof smelling like Aventus than I can see it being fine, but if you like the Aventus scent than the only option is to buckle down and get Aventus, as others have mentioned there are pretty regular splits conducted on this site for a 50ml.

Re: Alternative to Creed Aventus?

I'm not saying Aventus is the best thing ever, but I own it and love it, and I agree completely with those who have said there isn't anything else like it.

Bleecker Street has a similar vibe, but it smells very different.

If you want a scent that can serve a similar purpose, there are quite a few. But if you want one that smells like it... well... I haven't smelled anything even remotely similar.

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Originally Posted by mesaboogie

If you really wanna go cheap, I know of an eBay seller that makes a clone of Aventus and it smells VERY VERY much like Aventus. It lasts a long time too. It's like $25 for a 4 oz bottle.

I'd LOVE to give that a smell! I wouldn't be surprised at all if somebody made an Aventus clone that smelled really good. The same? No. But really REALLY good? I wouldn't be surprised at all. I think this smell could be changed a lot and still turn out amazing.

Re: Alternative to Creed Aventus?

People tend to only speak in extremes with Aventus... "It sucks"/"It is the BEST"
BOTH are extreme. It is nice, a bit too much wet cigarette ashes. Poor Longevity, decent projection. Too expensive but better than Dept. store scents.